John Cullinane’s work is drawn from media, books, stories and observed moments. He conjures an atmosphere, mise en scenes that are rich in feeling and narrative. Before his work viewers are compelled to ponder, allowing their mind to wind up, as the artist describes, “in a place that they would have never considered”, “Hey, how did I get here?”.

In the original oil painting ‘Going home’, Cullinane paints a tram of commuters. Framed by the tram’s window, each figure is engrossed in their own world, an evocation of the term sonder which refers to the realisation that every other individual has a life as full and real as one’s own.

Represented at the National Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of Western Australia, Parliament House as well as numerous tertiary and council galleries, Cullinane is a collectable and distinct artist. Poetic yet understated, ‘Going home’ is for collectors of contemporary and figurative art, as well as an inspired homecoming gift.

John CULLINANE (1957 - )
'Going home' 2024
oil on linen
Image Size: 41 x 51 cm
Dimensions: 51 x 51 cm
Signed: Signed by the artist

Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition: Excellent

(c) The Artist or Assignee